ASHISH PRASAD SHRIVASTWA, MIE, CEng
Senior Electrical/ Maintenance Engineer
Kolkata
Summary
Results-driven Senior Electrical Engineering and Maintenance Professional with 12 years of experience in asset reliability, maintenance management, and production planning. Chartered Engineer (India) and Member of the Institution of Engineers (India) skilled in reliability engineering, preventive and predictive maintenance, and lifecycle management of mission-critical assets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certificates
3
3
Languages
Work History
OIC 'A' Vehicle Platoon
882 Field Workshop Company
01.2026 - Current
- Achieved over 95% operational availability of more than 150 vehicles, DG sets, electrical equipment, and engineering assets by implementing preventive, predictive, and condition-based maintenance programs.
- Reduced recurring equipment failures through Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA), fault diagnostics, and reliability improvement initiatives across critical electrical and electro-mechanical systems.
- Led a multidisciplinary workforce of over 110 personnel responsible for maintenance planning, inspections, troubleshooting, overhaul, and lifecycle management of mission-critical assets.
- Ensured 100% compliance with HSE requirements, electrical safety standards, quality audits, technical regulations, inventory controls, and maintenance documentation processes.
Officer Commanding
817 Field Workshop Company
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Achieved over 90% operational availability of more than 200 engineering, automotive, electrical, electronic, and weapon systems by implementing Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Improved maintenance visibility and reduced fault resolution time by 15% through digital maintenance records, condition monitoring systems, and structured engineering documentation.
- Directed 120+ technical personnel, executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, inspections, and reliability improvement programs across diverse asset classes.
- Strengthened asset reliability and workforce capability by leading RCFA investigations, technical training programs, safety compliance initiatives, and maintenance performance reviews.
Deputy General Manager - Production, Planning & Control
512 Army Base Workshop
11.2021 - 01.2024
- Delivered annual overhaul and production targets for 100+ Infantry Combat Vehicles by leading production planning, maintenance scheduling, quality assurance, and resource optimization activities.
- Managed cross-functional coordination among 2,400+ personnel across Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Logistics, and Planning functions to maximize operational efficiency.
- Reduced overhaul turnaround time by 15–20% through Lean Manufacturing, workflow balancing, bottleneck elimination, and process improvement initiatives.
- Directed maintenance budgeting, inventory planning, critical spares management, capacity planning, and MIS reporting to ensure uninterrupted production, and cost-effective operations.
Student Officer
Military College of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Completed advanced engineering training in asset reliability, equipment diagnostics, condition-based maintenance (CBM), and lifecycle management of complex electro-mechanical systems of track vehicles.
- Developed expertise in failure analysis, root cause failure analysis (RCFA), predictive maintenance, and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies for mission-critical equipment.
- Undertook advanced studies in fault diagnostics, system performance evaluation, equipment health monitoring, and maintenance optimization techniques of track vehicles.
OIC Field Repair Increment
1st Rashtriya Rifle Battalion
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Led maintenance and technical support operations for 100+ vehicles, weapon systems, DG Sets and engineering assets, ensuring sustained operational availability in demanding field conditions.
- Managed a team of 30+ technical personnel, executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to minimize equipment downtime.
- Developed and implemented 15+ Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering maintenance practices, fault reporting, equipment recovery, and quality assurance processes.
- Coordinated technical inspections, equipment condition assessments, and spares management to support uninterrupted operational readiness.
Workshop Officer
6006(Independent) Armoured Brigade Workshop
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Led maintenance, servicing, and reliability improvement activities for 150+ armored vehicles and associated engineering systems, ensuring high equipment availability and compliance with prescribed technical standards.
- Managed technical teams of 60+ engineers, supervisors, and skilled technicians, executing preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs.
- Conducted technical audits, inspections, quality assurance reviews, and process compliance assessments, ensuring adherence to prescribed maintenance standards, safety requirements, and overhaul schedules.
- Coordinated maintenance planning, resource allocation, and workshop operations to achieve turnaround time (TAT) targets, and optimize asset utilization.
Company Second in Command
21 Mahar
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Managed operations, logistics, workforce planning, and resource allocation for an organization of over 120 personnel, ensuring sustained operational readiness.
- Optimized inventory management and supply chain processes for critical equipment, technical stores, and operational resources, improving material availability.
- Coordinated cross-functional stakeholders to support planning, budgeting, risk management, and execution of time-sensitive operational tasks.
- Implemented workforce development, safety compliance, and performance improvement initiatives that enhanced organizational effectiveness and resource utilization.
Probationary Lieutenant (Gentlemen Cadet)
Officer Training Academy
10.2013 - 09.2014
- Completed intensive leadership and management training focused on planning, resource management, risk assessment, team leadership, and operational execution in dynamic environments.
- Led and coordinated activities involving 100+ officer cadets, developing skills in workforce management, decision-making, stakeholder coordination, and performance optimization.
- Trained in organizational planning, logistics management, safety compliance, and execution of time-bound tasks under resource-constrained conditions.
- Developed strong foundations in leadership, problem-solving, communication, and team management, essential for managing large multidisciplinary technical organizations.
Education
Master Of Technology - Manufacturing Management
BITS, Pilani
Pilani, Rajasthan05-2026
PGDM - Defence Management And Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Chennai, Tamilnadu09-2014
Bachelor Of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Siliguri Institute of Technology
Siliguri, West Bengal06-2013
Skills
Electrical Maintenance & Reliability Engineering
Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
Motors, Generators & Power Equipment
Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA)
Electrical Safety Audits & HSE Compliance
Technical Audits & Quality Assurance
Maintenance strategy
Production Planning & Control
Maintenance Budgeting & Cost Control
Asset Lifecycle Management
Team Leadership & Contractor Management
Certification
Chartered Engineer (India) - IEI
Timeline
Member (MIE) – Institution of Engineers (India)
09-2026
OIC 'A' Vehicle Platoon
882 Field Workshop Company
01.2026 - Current
Chartered Engineer (India) - IEI
09-2025
Officer Commanding
817 Field Workshop Company
01.2024 - 01.2026
Six Sigma Green Belt
05-2023
Deputy General Manager - Production, Planning & Control
512 Army Base Workshop
11.2021 - 01.2024
Student Officer
Military College of Electronics & Mechanical Engineering
01.2021 - 11.2021
OIC Field Repair Increment
1st Rashtriya Rifle Battalion
11.2018 - 01.2021
Workshop Officer
6006(Independent) Armoured Brigade Workshop
09.2016 - 11.2018
Company Second in Command
21 Mahar
09.2014 - 09.2016
Probationary Lieutenant (Gentlemen Cadet)
Officer Training Academy
10.2013 - 09.2014
Master Of Technology - Manufacturing Management
BITS, Pilani
PGDM - Defence Management And Strategic Studies
University of Madras
Bachelor Of Technology - Electrical Engineering
Siliguri Institute of Technology
Work Availability
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